Computers & Tech

5 Best Android Tablets For 2016

Overview

Over the years, most people have opted for tablets instead of iPads, as they are cheaper. The thing is tablets will offer the services that an iPads offers only that they take less from your pockets. Now, if you are looking to purchase a tablet for yourself or a loved one, the following make the best deals this year. They all run the Android operating system.

If you are looking for a tab that offers the best reading experience, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S is the tablet to for. It comes in two sizes; 8.4 inches and 10.5 inches. The smaller version is the one used for reading and goes for around $260. It is light (294 g) and thus easy to carry round. It allows Wi-Fi connectivity, has a Bluetooth 4.0 and a microUSB 2.0 port. You are ensured of a high performance as its processor speed is 1.3 GHz and has a RAM of 3GB. Apart from these amazing qualities, you get a 16 GB internal memory and an external memory slot expandable up to 128 GB.

2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite

This makes the best gift for kids this year. It is great for kids’ games and activities. It goes for only $80 and quite pocket-friendly if you ask me. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite is not a high-end machine but will deliver all the services that a kid may require from a phone. The one thing that stands out most for this tablet is that its battery last for 9 hours without requiring charging. This ensures the kid is occupied most of the times. It has and 1/ 8 GB internal memory and a microSD of up to 32GB. Performance is average with a processor speed of 1.2 GHz.

3. Google Nexus 9

Running the Android Lollipop 5.0, this tablet is a must have. You will be assured of consistent updates, speedy performances and quite a comfortable feel. The 8.9 inches size ensures that you have the large screen to view your apps and be able to open some them at the same time. However, note that not all apps will work with the Android 5.0 and also this tablet has a slow charging rate. It goes for $293.04 and is found in most stores including online.

4. Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10

According to breaking tech news, this tablet gives a stiff competition to other tablets such as Nexus 10. This is because it’s pocket-friendly as compared to other 10in tablets. It has a sleek design that makes you want to hold it all the times. This design also makes it feel lighter. The only downside is that it has a screen resolution of 1280×800 pixels which is quite small for such an amazing gadget. It goes for £249.

5. Dell Venue 8 7000

The performance, speed resolution and design make this tablet one of the best in the market. It can be said to be one of the slimmest tablets available. However, the camera positioning is quite a setback as it gets blocked by the hands. The main selling point is that it comes with the Intel RealSense camera technology, a feature you won’t find in most tablets. The tablet goes for £369.

Conclusion

If you are looking to purchase a tablet, there are properties that you will be looking for such as the storage, performance, portability, etc. With these factors in mind, you will be able to get the one tablet that provides you with the exact services you want. The above tablets are some of the best in the market.